Bamboo to Deurali on the Annapurna Base Camp trek covers 3 stages, via Dovan and Himalaya. It goes from about 2,310 m to about 3,200 m, a net gain of roughly 890 m. Total walking time is about 5.5 to 8 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Bamboo, about 2,310 m
- End: Deurali, about 3,200 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 890 m
- Stages: 3
- Total time: about 5.5 to 8 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: moderate
Stage by stage
- Bamboo to Dovan: 1.5 to 2 hours (moderate)
- Dovan to Himalaya: 2 to 3 hours (moderate)
- Himalaya to Deurali: 2 to 3 hours (moderate)
How to split it
A fit walker could cover it in one long day, but most trekkers split it across stages. The route passes through Dovan and Himalaya. Lodge availability changes by season, so confirm night stops with your operator.
Altitude and health
This route reaches about 3,200 m. Altitude sickness is possible above 3,000 m, so walk slowly, drink water and tell your guide about headaches, nausea or poor sleep. Altitudes vary by a few tens of metres between maps and guidebooks.
Reverse direction
Walking Deurali to Bamboo is the same route in reverse. It is mostly downhill and usually quicker, but a long descent is hard on the knees, so poles help.
Common questions
- How long is Bamboo to Deurali? Total walking time is about 5.5 to 8 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Bamboo to Deurali? The route passes Dovan and Himalaya.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Annapurna Base Camp trek guides.
